Fool Video: Stan Lee Media vs. Marvel Entertainment -- Who's the Villain?

Marvel Entertainment (NYSE: MVL) continues to battle it out in court with Stan Lee Media, the former company of Spider-Man creator Stan Lee. At issue -- does Marvel owe millions to the now-bankrupt Stan Lee Media? Marvel has produced some big box office returns by teaming up with News Corp. (NYSE: NWS) for Fantastic Four and X-Men, Sony (NYSE: SNE) for Spider-Man, and General Electric's (NYSE: GE) Universal for Hulk, among others. Will Marvel have to cut Stan Lee Media in on the action? Who's the real villain in this web of intrigue? In this installment of "Fool Video," Motley Fool contributor Tim Beyers gives his take and explains what it all means for investors. 

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Tim Beyers has positions in Marvel shares and LEAP options. Mac does not own any of the stocks discussed. The Fool has a disclosure policy.

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